Jermain Defoe says Thomas Frank has 'match-winner' who can take Tottenham to 'next level'
Thomas Frank has a secret weapon at Tottenham who is Jermain Defoe-approved.
Frank will be hoping for a win when Tottenham take on West Ham at the London Stadium on Saturday, 13 September.
After back-to-back wins in the Premier League, Spurs tasted defeat at home to Bournemouth. But with the international break over, the Dane will be looking to get back on track.
Despite the strong cavalry in the Lilywhites' armoury, Defoe believes one player stands out.
Mohammed Kudus to take Tottenham to the 'next-level'
Kudus will be hoping to impress for Tottenham when he returns to the London Stadium.
When welcoming Tottenham, West Ham will be taking extra security measures, with Hammers fans still disappointed about how the right winger left.
But beyond the game on Saturday, former Spurs star Defoe believes that he can take the club to the 'next level'.
Speaking to the iPaper on Friday, 12 September, he said: “He’s gone from West Ham to Tottenham and the West Ham fans aren’t happy because he’s a top player.
“He’s a match-winner and I still think he can go to the next level as well. I feel like he can do more.”
As a result, all eyes will be on Kudus to deliver the goods at Tottenham.
Tottenham may have signed Mohammed Kudus' partner
Tottenham signed Randal Kolo Muani on loan from PSG on deadline day.
With the international break following the end of the window, Spurs supporters have been patiently awaiting his debut.
It has been suggested that Kolo Muani could start for Tottenham against West Ham, and there is a chance he could form a strong partnership with Kudus.
While Kudus excels on the right wing, he is also comfortable playing as a centre-forward or midfielder. On the other hand, the Frenchman is a mobile striker who often drifts across the frontline.
- Kudus played 25 games as a right winger, 10 on the left and four as a centre-forward for West Ham last season
- Kolo Muani played 28 games as a centre-forward, nine on the left and six on the right for PSG in 2023/24
This presents the opportunity for both players to interchange throughout the game, which could add another level of dynamism to Frank's tactical set-up. Opposition defenders will be confused about who to mark, while Spurs' attacks will be more fluid.
As such, the Lilywhites could end up playing some beautiful football with Kolo Muani and Kudus both on the pitch.
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